Sikkim, located in the eastern, Himalaya, sits between Nepal and Bhutan, while to the north lies eastern Tibet. Sikkim is a mountainous kingdom, well known for providing stunning views of Kanchenjunga (8598m), the world’s third highest mountain which straddles the border with Nepal. It is also a land rich in flora and fauna and has diverse ethnic mix eighth rich cultural traditions. The people are predominantly Buddhists and there are many active monasteries where traditional and ancient rituals are practiced in an atmosphere of peace and serenity.
Our trek start from Yaksom (1770m), the trail climbs through dense semi tropical forests, before changing to rhododendron, pine, azalea, and giant oak. The trekking is not difficult and follows delightful trails. Spectacular views of Kanchenjunga, pandim and other peaks of the Singalila ridge, separating Sillim from Nepal are visible for the entire trek.
On our return, we trek back to Yuksom and visit Gangtok, Sikkim's hilltop capital and stay two delightful and relaxing nights among the tea gardens in kalimpong before the flight back to Delhi.
Trip Highlight
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Itinerary Details
Days 1:
Arrival Delhi, transfer to hotel
Days 2:
Flight: Delhi - Bagdogra, drive to Gangtok, hotel
Days 3:
Full Day sightseeing in Gangtok, hotel
Days 4:
Drive to Yuksum, Trek Begins: camp
Days 5:
Tshoka, camp
Days 6:
Dzongri, camp
Days 7:
Around Dzongri for acclimatization, camp
Days 8:
Bikbari, camp
Days 9:
Base camp - Bikbari, camp
Days 10:
thangsing, camp
Days 11:
Samiti, camp
Days 12:
Around Samiti lake, camp
Days 13:
Thangsing, camp
Days 14:
Tshoka, camp
Days 15:
Yuksum, drive to Pemayangtse, hotel
Days 16:
Pemayangtse visit, hotel
Days 17:
Drive to Bagdogra, hotel
Days 18:
Flight to Delhi
Days 19:
Return flight
Note: Designed itinerary is a sample itinerary intended to give you a general idea of trip to Bhutan. We can create an itinerary to suit as your needs and interest one you give your interest and travel timeframe.
Sikkim, located in the eastern, Himalaya, sits between Nepal and Bhutan, while to the north lies eastern Tibet. Sikkim is a mountainous kingdom, well known for providing stunning views of Kanchenjunga (8598m), the world’s third highest mountain which straddles the border with Nepal. It is also a land rich in flora and fauna and has diverse ethnic mix eighth rich cultural traditions. The people are predominantly Buddhists and there are many active monasteries where traditional and ancient rituals are practiced in an atmosphere of peace and serenity.
